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US Capitol Police have evacuated two buildings on the Hill, the Madison Library of Congress Building and the Cannon House Office Building, where our crew is set up.
Here’s a look at some staffers and press waiting in a hallway in the Longworth House Office Building.
Here’s a look at some staffers and press waiting in a hallway in the Longworth House Office Building.
Update at 2:15pm ET:
Some confusion here.
Capitol Police told us the Cannon House Office Building reopened, let a few dozen people back in, then said the all clear was incorrect and told folks to leave again.
An officer also told me the Capitol Building is locked down.
Some confusion here.
Capitol Police told us the Cannon House Office Building reopened, let a few dozen people back in, then said the all clear was incorrect and told folks to leave again.
An officer also told me the Capitol Building is locked down.
Update at 2:25pm:
Quite tense on the Hill. Several police officers just raced by me in the Longworth Building heading to the Rayburn Building.
The House and Senate have recessed because protesters have gotten into the Capitol Building, per reporters there. – bei Longworth House Office Building
Quite tense on the Hill. Several police officers just raced by me in the Longworth Building heading to the Rayburn Building.
The House and Senate have recessed because protesters have gotten into the Capitol Building, per reporters there. – bei Longworth House Office Building
This is the president’s message as protestors supporting his debunked election claims breach Capitol Hill intent on overturning the election results. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1346900434540240897
Update at 2:36pm ET:
An injured Capitol Police officer was just escorted by me.
Shortly after this video, several other officers with visible injuries to their faces walked by me.
“You want to get the hell out of here, they’ve taken over the Capitol,” one officer said. – bei Longworth House Office Building
An injured Capitol Police officer was just escorted by me.
Shortly after this video, several other officers with visible injuries to their faces walked by me.
“You want to get the hell out of here, they’ve taken over the Capitol,” one officer said. – bei Longworth House Office Building
Update at 2:45pm ET:
Several Capitol Police officers with long guns just walked by me in the Longworth House Office Building heading toward either the Cannon House Building or the Capitol. – bei Longworth House Office Building
Several Capitol Police officers with long guns just walked by me in the Longworth House Office Building heading toward either the Cannon House Building or the Capitol. – bei Longworth House Office Building
Update at 2:54pm ET:
Dozens of U.S. House members and staffers were just escorted from the House floor to somewhere in the Longworth House Office Building.
Extremely tense environment right now. – bei Longworth House Office Building
Dozens of U.S. House members and staffers were just escorted from the House floor to somewhere in the Longworth House Office Building.
Extremely tense environment right now. – bei Longworth House Office Building
Update at 3:07pm ET:
A video to explain what I’ve seen so far in the Longworth House Office Building as protestors supporting @realDonaldTrump breach Capitol Hill. – bei Longworth House Office Building
A video to explain what I’ve seen so far in the Longworth House Office Building as protestors supporting @realDonaldTrump breach Capitol Hill. – bei Longworth House Office Building
Update at 3:50pm ET:
Capitol Hill is still locked down and I remain in the Longworth House Office Building, where Capitol Police officers are occasionally running through to other locations.
Here is what @realDonaldTrump has said about his supporters who breached the Hill.
Capitol Hill is still locked down and I remain in the Longworth House Office Building, where Capitol Police officers are occasionally running through to other locations.
Here is what @realDonaldTrump has said about his supporters who breached the Hill.
Update at 4:10pm ET:
Armed FBI officers just walked through the Longworth House Office Building.
An unbelievable site on Capitol Hill. – bei Longworth House Office Building
Armed FBI officers just walked through the Longworth House Office Building.
An unbelievable site on Capitol Hill. – bei Longworth House Office Building
Update at 4:20pm ET:
@realDonaldTrump releases a video message lying, again, that he won the election.
“We have to have peace. So go home. We love you. You’re very special,” the president says to protesters who breached the U.S. Capitol and injured Capitol Police. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1346928882595885058
@realDonaldTrump releases a video message lying, again, that he won the election.
“We have to have peace. So go home. We love you. You’re very special,” the president says to protesters who breached the U.S. Capitol and injured Capitol Police. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1346928882595885058
As POTUS tells his supporters who have breached the Capitol & injured police “we love you, you’re very special,” I’m reminded of being at #BlackLivesMatterPlaza when @realDonaldTrump had federal agents tear gas mostly peaceful protestors so he could take pictures with a Bible. https://twitter.com/TaylorPopielarz/status/1267587191737397249
Update at 5:40pm ET:
Capitol Police are slowly allowing folks back into the Cannon House Office Building.
I just got to where our live shot location is that overlooks the Capitol and the police/fire response is immense.
Capitol Hill is still locked down, per an officer. – bei Cannon Rotunda
Capitol Police are slowly allowing folks back into the Cannon House Office Building.
I just got to where our live shot location is that overlooks the Capitol and the police/fire response is immense.
Capitol Hill is still locked down, per an officer. – bei Cannon Rotunda
Update at 7:24pm ET:
Twitter has locked @realDonaldTrump’s account for at least 12 hours for three tweets of his about today’s chaos on Capitol Hill, saying they violated its Civic Integrity policy.
“If the Tweets are not removed, the account will remain locked.”
Twitter has locked @realDonaldTrump’s account for at least 12 hours for three tweets of his about today’s chaos on Capitol Hill, saying they violated its Civic Integrity policy.
“If the Tweets are not removed, the account will remain locked.”
Update at 8:08pm ET:
Congress has reconvened in a vandalized U.S. Capitol.
Vice President Pence just spoke, saying in part, “To those who wreaked havoc in our Capitol today, you did not win. Violence never wins. Freedom wins. And this is the still the People’s House.”
Congress has reconvened in a vandalized U.S. Capitol.
Vice President Pence just spoke, saying in part, “To those who wreaked havoc in our Capitol today, you did not win. Violence never wins. Freedom wins. And this is the still the People’s House.”
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell just spoke:
“We will not bow to lawlessness or intimidation.” He called today’s protesters and rioters an “unhinged crowd.”
“They tried to disrupt our democracy. They failed.”
Neither McConnell nor Pence mentioned @realDonaldTrump.
“We will not bow to lawlessness or intimidation.” He called today’s protesters and rioters an “unhinged crowd.”
“They tried to disrupt our democracy. They failed.”
Neither McConnell nor Pence mentioned @realDonaldTrump.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer just spoke:
He called today’s chaos “the final, terrible, indelible legacy of the president of the United States.”
Schumer called the rioters and protesters “domestic terrorists” who “do not represent America.”
“They must be prosecuted.”
He called today’s chaos “the final, terrible, indelible legacy of the president of the United States.”
Schumer called the rioters and protesters “domestic terrorists” who “do not represent America.”
“They must be prosecuted.”
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on @realDonaldTrump:
“He hardly ever discourages violence and more often encourages it. This president deserves a great deal of the blame.”
“Today’s events would certainly not have happened without him.”
“He hardly ever discourages violence and more often encourages it. This president deserves a great deal of the blame.”
“Today’s events would certainly not have happened without him.”
Update at 8:47pm ET:
Facebook announces it has blocked @realDonaldTrump’s page for 24 hours because of posts he made about today’s chaos on Capitol Hill. https://twitter.com/fbnewsroom/status/1346994037786619905
Facebook announces it has blocked @realDonaldTrump’s page for 24 hours because of posts he made about today’s chaos on Capitol Hill. https://twitter.com/fbnewsroom/status/1346994037786619905
Update at 9:08pm ET:
The House has reconvened in a vandalized U.S. Capitol and @SpeakerPelosi just spoke.
“Could we have imagined the assault that was made on our democracy today?” she said.
“Let us proceed with our responsibilities to the Constitution.”
The House has reconvened in a vandalized U.S. Capitol and @SpeakerPelosi just spoke.
“Could we have imagined the assault that was made on our democracy today?” she said.
“Let us proceed with our responsibilities to the Constitution.”
Update at 10:27pm ET:
In a 93 to 6 vote, the Senate has rejected the objection to Arizona's electoral votes.
The House is still debating, but the objection will also be rejected because Democrats control the House.
After that, the joint session reconvenes to continue counting.
In a 93 to 6 vote, the Senate has rejected the objection to Arizona's electoral votes.
The House is still debating, but the objection will also be rejected because Democrats control the House.
After that, the joint session reconvenes to continue counting.
Update at 11:17pm ET:
In a 303 to 121 vote, the House has rejected the objection to Arizona’s electoral votes.
A joint session will now reconvene to continue counting the other states.
If one senator joins a House member in objecting, another round of debate/votes will occur.
In a 303 to 121 vote, the House has rejected the objection to Arizona’s electoral votes.
A joint session will now reconvene to continue counting the other states.
If one senator joins a House member in objecting, another round of debate/votes will occur.
Update at 11:30pm ET:
Per @AP, Washington, DC Police report 4 people died in today’s chaos on Capitol Hill (1 woman shot by police, 3 others in medical emergencies) and two pipe bombs, as well as a vehicle with a long gun and a Molotov cocktail, were found near Capitol grounds.
Per @AP, Washington, DC Police report 4 people died in today’s chaos on Capitol Hill (1 woman shot by police, 3 others in medical emergencies) and two pipe bombs, as well as a vehicle with a long gun and a Molotov cocktail, were found near Capitol grounds.
Update at 12:16am ET:
The second objection has been made, against Pennsylvania’s electoral votes.
Now, the Senate returns to its chamber, the House stays on its side, and each has up to two hours to debate.
After that, each chamber will vote.
Then, the joint session resumes.
The second objection has been made, against Pennsylvania’s electoral votes.
Now, the Senate returns to its chamber, the House stays on its side, and each has up to two hours to debate.
After that, each chamber will vote.
Then, the joint session resumes.
Update at 12:40am ET:
In a 92 to 7 vote, the Senate has rejected the objection to Pennsylvania’s electoral votes.
The House is still debating, but it will also reject it because Democrats control the House.
After that, the joint session reconvenes to continue counting.
In a 92 to 7 vote, the Senate has rejected the objection to Pennsylvania’s electoral votes.
The House is still debating, but it will also reject it because Democrats control the House.
After that, the joint session reconvenes to continue counting.
Update from U.S. Capitol Police at 1:16am ET:
“All buildings within the Capitol Complex: The USCP has cleared the external security threat incident located within the Capitol Complex. The USCP will continue to maintain a security perimeter.”
“All buildings within the Capitol Complex: The USCP has cleared the external security threat incident located within the Capitol Complex. The USCP will continue to maintain a security perimeter.”
Update at 1:55am ET:
I’m thankfully safe and home and am going to get a few hours of sleep.
The House will soon vote to reject the objection to Pennsylvania’s electoral votes.
Then the joint session reconvenes to continue counting the rest.
I’m thankfully safe and home and am going to get a few hours of sleep.
The House will soon vote to reject the objection to Pennsylvania’s electoral votes.
Then the joint session reconvenes to continue counting the rest.
Update at 7:15am ET:
At 3:48am, Congress completed counting the 2020 electoral votes and officially certified @JoeBiden's win.
At 3:49am, @realDonaldTrump's aide @DanScavino tweeted a statement from the president saying "there will be an orderly transition on January 20th."
At 3:48am, Congress completed counting the 2020 electoral votes and officially certified @JoeBiden's win.
At 3:49am, @realDonaldTrump's aide @DanScavino tweeted a statement from the president saying "there will be an orderly transition on January 20th."
Update at 11:12am ET:
First statement from chief of U.S. Capitol Police:
"The USCP had a robust plan established to address anticipated First Amendment activities. But make no mistake – these mass riots were not First Amendment activities; they were criminal riotous behavior."
First statement from chief of U.S. Capitol Police:
"The USCP had a robust plan established to address anticipated First Amendment activities. But make no mistake – these mass riots were not First Amendment activities; they were criminal riotous behavior."
Update at 11:21am ET:
Mark Zuckerberg announces he is keeping @realDonaldTrump's Facebook and Instagram accounts blocked "indefinitely."
"We believe the risks of allowing the President to continue to use our service during this period are simply too great."
Mark Zuckerberg announces he is keeping @realDonaldTrump's Facebook and Instagram accounts blocked "indefinitely."
"We believe the risks of allowing the President to continue to use our service during this period are simply too great."
Update at 11:38am ET:
Incoming Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for @realDonaldTrump to be removed from office.
Incoming Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for @realDonaldTrump to be removed from office.
Update at 1:39pm ET:
Transportation @SecElaineChao, who is also the wife of @senatemajldr Mitch McConnell, resigns in the wake of yesterday's chaos on Capitol Hill. https://twitter.com/SecElaineChao/status/1347250653802983431?s=20
Transportation @SecElaineChao, who is also the wife of @senatemajldr Mitch McConnell, resigns in the wake of yesterday's chaos on Capitol Hill. https://twitter.com/SecElaineChao/status/1347250653802983431?s=20
Update at 2:14pm ET:
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling for the 25th Amendment to be invoked to remove @realDonaldTrump from office.
"If the vice president and the cabinet do not act, the Congress may be prepared to move forward with impeachment."
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling for the 25th Amendment to be invoked to remove @realDonaldTrump from office.
"If the vice president and the cabinet do not act, the Congress may be prepared to move forward with impeachment."
Update at 7:30pm ET:
@realDonaldTrump releases a video from the White House where he condemns the "heinous attack" on Capitol Hill and acknowledges "a new administration will be inaugurated on Jan. 20."
Sharp difference from what he said yesterday.
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1347334804052844550?s=20
@realDonaldTrump releases a video from the White House where he condemns the "heinous attack" on Capitol Hill and acknowledges "a new administration will be inaugurated on Jan. 20."
Sharp difference from what he said yesterday.
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1347334804052844550?s=20
